Miles City, MT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 59301 serves a portion of Miles City, Montana, within Custer County. This community is home to approximately 51,705 residents, with a median age of 42.6 years. The median household income of $50,959 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $188,548 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 29% owner-occupied and 71% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Miles City is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 52% and an unemployment rate of 7.6%, 59301 reflects the economic character of Custer County in Montana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 51,705 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 11,321 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $50,959 | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $188,548 | ↓ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ↑ 95% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 14.1% | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 52% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 29% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 71% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 25,852 | — |